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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,071.24, 15,277.62 and 6,103.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,071.24, 15,277.62 and 6,103.24 is: 8,422.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,071.24 : 15,277.62 = 6,103.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,071.24/15,277.62 = 6,103.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,071.24x = 15,277.62 × 6,103.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,071.24x = 93,242,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,242,981.49/11,071.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,422.09

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